Hypoglycaemia - investigation in children |
Alternate names: | Paediatric Hypoglycaemia screen |
Laboratory: | Referred Test |
Specimen types: | Blood and Urine |
Container types: | Serum tube with gel
Urine
Lithium heparin no gel
Heparinised Syringe
EDTA - Paediatric
Guthrie Card
Fluoride/oxalate tube (grey) |  |
|
Collection Instructions: |
|
At least 5 ml urine
|
pH, prot , gluc, ketones, blood, creatinine, GAGS, aminoacids, carnitines, org acids,
|
METU
|
FREEZE
(VCGS)
|
|
3x Serum (1mL Min Paediatric - red or adult white top)
|
1&2. Insulin, growth hormone, cortisol
3. LFT, U&E, anion gap
|
REFER
ECU, LFT
|
SPIN AND FREEZE(RCH)
(EH)
|
|
1mL blood ( Min) Fluoride/Oxalate Tube (grey)
|
FFA,
hydroxybutyrate
|
FFA
OHBUT
|
SPIN AND FREEZE
(VCGS)
|
|
1 arterial blood gas syringe
|
ABG, glucose, lactate (must be arterial for lactate)
|
ABGI
|
(EH)
|
|
1 x EDTA (Paediatric) On ice
|
ammonia
|
NH4
|
SPIN AND FREEZE(EH)
|
|
Guthrie card
|
Acyl carnitines
|
GUTH
|
(VCGS)
|
-
Sample should be taken when the patient is hypoglycaemic ( <2.5mmol/L )
|
Notes: |
The above volumes are minimum requirements. Insufficient collection means not all tests will be performed.
|
Reference Interval: |
Refer to result reports |
Laboratory Use Only |
Accessing Results
EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.
Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.
Forms & Collection Guides
Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form
Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.
Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.
Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions
Feedback
Eastern Health Pathology values your feedback as an important way to improve our services. Share concerns, suggestions, or compliments via the Eastern Health Feedback Service.
